Nexon to acquire Thingsoft

Nexon to acquire Thingsoft:
South Korean company will buy FIFA Online developer

Report: Samsung Galaxy phones grab over 90% Android gamer marketshare

Report: Samsung Galaxy phones grab over 90% Android gamer marketshare:
According to the NativeX game network, which tracks the Android platforms players use, Samsung phones

Get in on the Action as Crytek's Warface Builds Towards Launch

Get in on the Action as Crytek's Warface Builds Towards Launch:
After positive feedback from players at gamescom 2013, free-to-play FPS Warface has been edging closer to launch with a fresh round of Closed Beta

Opinion: Snuffing out disruptive microconsoles won't be so easy

Opinion: Snuffing out disruptive microconsoles won't be so easy:
if you're thinking one of the big three console makers will just swoop in and snuff out an entire disruptive innovation, you're missing the big picture. And if

Korean News and Beta Test Announcements

• Hanbit Soft rhythm dance game “World in Audition” starts open service on September 16.
• Valve AOS “Dota 2” opens “Korea beta service” from September 13 to 26 without beta key.
• Gamewave web MMORPG “Guryongjeon” holds CBT from September 12 to 14.
• Studio9 FPS for 2014 release “Crack Shot” brand image released.
• Ndoors mobile 3D strategy MMORPG “Legion of Heroes” holds 1st CBT from September 13 to 17.

Vita TV points the way to Sony's future

Vita TV points the way to Sony's future:
If the hardware giant is to survive, networks and software are key

There's One Major Free-To-Play Problem With Where's My Water? 2

There's One Major Free-To-Play Problem With Where's My Water? 2:
During an interview with Where's My Water? creator Tim FitzRandolph last week, I found myself excited over the new

In Case Any of You Were Wondering Just Who This Character Is...

In Case Any of You Were Wondering Just Who This Character Is...:
If any of you caught the Japanese Sony press conference on Monday, there was a moment when they were showing a

The Freebie Gamer Bundle is now available (with Spicy Horse games)

The Freebie Gamer Bundle is now available:
Psst. Hey, you. Yeah - YOU. Want some free games? How about exclusive content? Well then you're in luck - you can get both in Gamezebo's newly launch

Sony has no plans to launch PS Vita TV in US, Europe

Sony has no plans to launch PS Vita TV in US, Europe:
Andrew House says streaming device not planned for release in Western markets, at least not yet; could support PS3 and PS4 streaming. Sony has no plans to

War of the Immortals: Latest Update Deployed

War of the Immortals: Latest Update Deployed:
War of the Immortals has been updated with the latest patch that brings the new Faith System online which allows players to receive special buffs and more. In

Crowdfunding becomes crowd-developing with Big Viking Games' Tiny Kingdoms

Crowdfunding becomes crowd-developing with Big Viking Games' Tiny Kingdoms:
Who wants a free t-shirt or a measly "Thank You" note in the game credits for your hard-earned pledging dollars, when

Despite $6 App Store price, 868-HACK is selling well

Despite $6 App Store price, 868-HACK is selling well:
"You're trying to tune one number to maximise another number, and you lose sight of the fact that you're experimenting on actual human beings." - 868-HACK

How PlayJam plans to shake up the microconsole market

How PlayJam plans to shake up the microconsole market:
GameStick isn't the be-all and end-all in the UK-based PlayJam's microconsole plans. Other companies might be looking at how best to sell their own hardware,

You Will Believe In Browser-Based Games After Playing Card Hunter

You Will Believe In Browser-Based Games After Playing Card Hunter:
Assembled by a magical gathering of collectible card and video game talent, Card Hunter is a truly unique of deck

Card Hunter Review

Card Hunter Review:
Time is precious. Especially gaming time, which means video games, collectible card games, and tabletop games are all vying against each other for yours. Happily, Blue Manchu has a

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: The FFXIV Economy Issue

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: The FFXIV Economy Issue:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has some economic issues that need addressing and we're breaking it all

Imagine Dragons debuting new song through Infinity Blade III

Imagine Dragons debuting new song through Infinity Blade III:
Rock band's new song "Monster" will see worldwide debut in Chair Entertainment's new iOS game out next week. Rock band Imagine Dragons will debut their

Archlord II KR Released a Teaser Trailer Showing New Battlefield, Dungeons and Scenes

Archlord II KR Released a Teaser Trailer Showing New Battlefield, Dungeons and Scenes:
Today, Webzen KR released a Archlord II pre-teaser, showing battlefield,

Retail game sales up 21% in August - NPD

Retail game sales up 21% in August - NPD:
Madden, Saints Row IV, Disney Infinity push sales as Wii U gets first exclusive on the chart with Pikmin 3, but hardware down 40%

Fargher swaps PlayStation for Call Of Duty

Fargher swaps PlayStation for Call Of Duty:
SCEE's senior UK PR Manager to start new role at Activision

Perfect Ten: MMO industry moves I didn't see coming

Perfect Ten: MMO industry moves I didn't see coming:
Filed under: Asheron's Call, City of Heroes, Dungeons and Dragons Online, EverQuest, MMO Industry, Opinion, Star Wars Galaxies, Vanguard, Final Fantasy

Hi-Rez CEO: Without SMITE, Tribes would have 'closed down'

Hi-Rez CEO: Without SMITE, Tribes would have 'closed down':
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, MOBA Hi-Rez co-founder and

Black Desert (KR) to Kick Off Closed Beta on Oct.1st

Black Desert (KR) to Kick Off Closed Beta on Oct.1st:
According to the latest news from Korean media, the long anticipated 3D Korean sandbox MMORPG Black Desert will kick off Closed Beta Test in Korea in 19 days,

UK studio Blitz Games to close after 23 years

UK studio Blitz Games to close after 23 years:
At least 125 jobs go; new company will form as management hopes to save 50 positions

LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep Expansion Launches November 18th | Ten Ton Hammer

LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep Expansion Launches November 18th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Turbine sets the release date for LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep expansion and offers two new pre-order options.

Rift: Beyond Infinity - Something For Everyone

Rift: Beyond Infinity - Something For Everyone:
Rift's 2.4 patch, Beyond Infinity, will launch soon with enough content to make even the biggest curmudgeon sit up and take notice. We have a great

Firefall: PvP 'Shut Off' for the Time Being

Firefall: PvP 'Shut Off' for the Time Being:
According to a post by Red 5's Mark Kern on the official Firefall forums, PvP has been taken out of the game for the time being. The team indicates that PvP wasn't

Star Wars: The Old Republic update 2.4 'The Dread War' releasing Oct. 1

Star Wars: The Old Republic update 2.4 'The Dread War' releasing Oct. 1:
BioWare announced today that The Dread War, game update 2.4 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, will be released

Age of Wushu previews its winter content

Age of Wushu previews its winter content:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Age of Wushu Winter is coming. Literally. We're almost halfway